Marana’s new police chief is a longtime resident of the
community who has served as assistant chief of the Tucson Police
Department.

Terry Rozema was offered the position Nov. 24 by Town Manager
Gilbert Davidson. The offer is contingent upon Rozema passing
standard background checks and town council confirmation. The
council is expected to confirm the appointment at its Tuesday, Dec.
7 meeting.

“I am truly grateful, honored and humbled by the invitation to
become Marana’s new chief of police,” Rozema said in a Marana news
release.

“The Marana Police Department is a strong organization filled
with many men and women who serve our community with excellence and
I look forward with great anticipation to working with each and
every one of them to provide our residents with unparalleled
service.”

Rozema has been with the Tucson Police Department since
1987.

He serves as assistant chief over the support services division,
which includes SWAT, traffic and communications among its
functions. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in
Michigan.

Rozema replaces outgoing Chief Terry Tometich who was hired in
April 2008.

“Our police department will continue its outstanding work under
Terry’s leadership,” Davidson said. “His experience in the field
and his knowledge of the region will be tremendous assets.”

There were 93 applicants for the position. The field was
narrowed to six finalists, then three.

If confirmed, Rozema would start the new job Jan. 3 following
completion of training at the FBI National Academy on Dec. 10.